Leonard Belzer, 73, and Richard Belzer, who turns 70 next week, grew up in Bridgeport. Richard was a reporter for The Bridgeport Post before gaining fame for his stand-up comedy and acting. Their father reportedly committed suicide in 1968.

According to the New York Post, Leonard Belzer had been married to "Sesame Street" director Emily Squires, who died in 2012.

Neighbors told the newspaper he had not been the same since her death.

The New York Post said Leonard Belzer lived on the 11th floor of the building from which he jumped at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday.